Pub Quiz King Trivia — Enjoy the food and libations of the Longmont Public House while engaging in a battle of wits in the King Trivia Pub Quiz; 7:30 p.m., Longmont Public House, 1111 Francis St., Longmont; free; 303-442-5538, kingtrivia.com.

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Franken-Tea: A Tea to Mark the 200th Anniversary of Frankenstein — Since this year marks the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," join the worldwide celebration of Frankenreads with a period-themed afternoon tea complete with Frankenstein elements, just in time for Halloween. Engage your imagination while celebrating the legacy of this thrilling, timeless tale over tea and assorted treats. Tea attire or costumes encouraged; 4 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; $15-$18; longmontcolorado.gov.

Writing & "Integrity Modern" with Author Cynthia Swanson — Bestselling author and Denver resident Cynthia Swanson will discuss her two novels, "The Bookseller" and "The Glass Forest," both set in the mid-20th century. Swanson is known for her strength in capturing the historical settings for her compelling stories. "The Bookseller," her debut novel (set in Denver in 1962), is soon to be a motion picture starring Julia Roberts."The Glass Forest" is a literary suspense story set in the 1960s about a deeply troubled family and three women who reveal its dark truths. Books will be available for purchase. Registration is required; 7 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/24399/1300?curm=10&cury=2018.

The Living & the Dead - An Evening of Storytelling — Honoring the dead is universal. This storytelling event at the Longmont Museum will illuminate how different cultures approach death in celebration, mourning and remembrance. Enjoy personal and traditional stories from Central America and around the world. Arrive early to enter a drawing for the chance to tell your own five-minute story; 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $10; 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.org.

Birding at Golden Ponds — Carl Starace will lead a birding event at Longmont's most popular birding venue that supports migrating ducks this time of year, along with a nice variety of songbirds in its creekside cottonwoods and fields. Sightings of Wood Ducks and Cedar Waxwings are always a strong possibility; 8:30 a.m. Friday, Golden Ponds, Golden Ponds main lot, Longmont; free; boulderaudubon.org/event/golden-ponds-with-carl-starace.

Halloween Comedy Brew Tour — Bub Comedy teamed up with Front DeRanged Improv Troupe and the Brewhop Trolley for a comedy brew tour that will feature stand-up comedians as well as short-form improv. At each venue there will be a 30-minute comedy showcase featuring one stand up comedian followed by an improv show; 6 p.m. Friday, Grossen Bart Brewery, 1025 Delaware Ave., Longmont; grossenbart.com.

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